Summary
When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.
Details
Release Date: April 17, 1987
Runtime: 111 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (98 votes)
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Cast
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Education Officer
Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
RADA Judge
Linda Spurrier
RADA Instructor
Sean Pertwee
Orton's Friend
Charles McKeown
Mr Cunliffe
Selina Cadell
Miss Battersby
Antony Carrick
Counsel
Neil Dudgeon
Policeman
Richard Wilson
Psychiatrist
Stevan Rimkus
Kenneth
Michael Müller
BBC Actor 1
Steven Mackintosh
Simon Ward
Garry Cooper
Actor 1 – Mr Sloane
Roger Lloyd Pack
Actor 2
David Cardy
Brian Epstein
Noel Davis
Philip
Neville Phillips
Man in Gallery
Jonny Phillips
Youth Outside Lavatory
Richard Ireson
Man Outside Lavatory
Sian Thomas
Marilyn Orton
Karl Johnson
Douglas Orton
David Bradley
Undertaker
Joan Sanderson
Anthea's Mother
Neville Smith
Police Inspector
Spencer Leigh
Constable
John Salthouse
Chauffeur
Robin Hooper
Mortuary Attendant
Derek Lyons
Library Patron (uncredited)